As the figure at the center of the lake emerged from its depths.
Gu Lingxiao, who had slept soundly throughout the journey north, also awoke from his dreams.
He slowly propped himself up and narrowed his eyes, looking at the figure shrouded in rosy light.
At that moment, the five guardians, Wanyan Bulin, Wushu Lang, and Nalan Qing.
All knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully to the figure.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Rise!"
"Let them out."
The Barbarian Emperor gave the order quietly.
Wanyan Bulin immediately opened the cage, letting Gu Chenfeng and Gu Lingxiao down onto the ground.
Their cultivation was sealed anyway, and aside from himself.
The five guardians, whose combat strength was even more terrifying, were also present, so he was not worried about any mishaps.
At that moment, the Barbarian Emperor sat upon the Emperor's Throne, shrouded in rosy light.
He scrutinized Gu Lingxiao and Gu Chenfeng for a moment with a majestic gaze.
Then he looked at the Forbidden Artifacts behind them, a burning gleam flashing through his eyes.
"My minister Wanyan, you have done very well!"
Wanyan Bulin hurriedly bowed again.
"Your Majesty, my poor command on the front lines led to the Sixth Prince's unexpected death at the hands of Gu Chenfeng, the Third Young Master of the Gu Family. I deserve ten thousand deaths!"
The Barbarian Emperor merely shook his head slightly.
"As one of my blood, dying on the battlefield was no disgrace. Besides, Huyan Ji was the one who underestimated his enemy first.
"You have captured both the killer and the enemy commander alive, and brought back such precious treasures. You have rendered service, not committed a fault.
"I hereby grant you the title of Duke, double your lands and revenues, and bestow upon you a wisp of ancestral god